Iran's tense meeting with Beirut, and Syria blames Israel for instability


Yasmeen Altaji
  • English
  • Arabic

Lebanon rejects foreign interference, its President tells Iran. Syria and Turkey's foreign ministers accuse Israel of undermining Damascus's rule. Civilian transitional rule in Gaza may last for up to a year.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Lebanon rejects foreign interference, President Aoun tells top Iranian official

Syria and Turkey strike new military deal

US offers incentives to Syria to back off from fighting minorities

Postwar civilian rule may last up to a year, says Gaza's proposed governor

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey correspondent; and Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter.

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Updated: August 14, 2025, 4:09 AM
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